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bYAZZ · 24 September 2011, 06:47 AM

Just for my education and interest...

I was wondering what was each member's favourite watch out of each of some of the major watch brands. The watch which if you could only have one from that brand, you would include it in your collection. It doesn't have to be the watch which most people feel is the best one, but perhaps the one you like the most. And it would also be nice to have some reasoning. For example, you might say that Rolex's best is the GMT Master II because it is the best GMT watch out there or perhaps that its the Daytona because it has the best chronograph movement etc etc

From the following brands:

Rolex
Audemars Piguet
Patek
Vacheron Constantin
Panerai
Breitling
Omega

FrankinCA · 24 September 2011, 06:54 AM

Omega: Speedmaster 3573
Breitling: Superocean Chrono
Rolex: Submariner

These three are in my collection, so these choices are my personal preferences.

AP: Royal Oak - one of my favorites but out of my price range

VC: Overseas Chrono

I have a preference for sporty watches, so, my choices reflect this.

The bottom two brands are not to my taste.

Patek
Panerai

Christiaan · 24 September 2011, 06:57 AM

GMT II. Best GMT.
Royal Oak offshore. Iconic look with a "tougher" edge.
5970
Patrimony. Perfect Dress watch.
197. Rose gold with JLC movement. Classic Panerai look.
Navitimer. Classic aviators watch.
Hour Vision. Cool case design.

p_mcgee · 24 September 2011, 07:00 AM

Here are some guesses...

Rolex - I'm partial to GMTs but currently lusting after the favor of the month Exp2 (black)
Patek/VC/JLC - uber-complicated models
AP - original Royal Oak Jumbo 15202
Panerai - don't follow the high end Panerai's, but I sure like the Radiomir
Breitling - Navitimer?
Omega - Speedie pro

HongNinja · 24 September 2011, 07:11 AM

ROLEX SEA DWELLER.... Is there anything else?!

Too subjective of question for addicts like me.

amaninspired · 24 September 2011, 07:54 AM

For Rolex, I will probably always think 16600 Sea-Dweller 4000.

htc8p · 24 September 2011, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bYAZZ

Just for my education and interest...

I was wondering what was each member's favourite watch out of each of some of the major watch brands. The watch which if you could only have one from that brand, you would include it in your collection. It doesn't have to be the watch which most people feel is the best one, but perhaps the one you like the most. And it would also be nice to have some reasoning. For example, you might say that Rolex's best is the GMT Master II because it is the best GMT watch out there or perhaps that its the Daytona because it has the best chronograph movement etc etc

From the following brands:

Rolex
Audemars Piguet
Patek
Vacheron Constantin
Panerai
Breitling
Omega

Personal winners
Rolex = gmt master
Panerai = Pam112
Omega = seamaster planet ocean
Breitling = navitimer
i would like to add
zenith = el primero

gwalker · 24 September 2011, 01:29 PM

Rolex-SubC
Omega-PO
Patel-2005 (I wish I could afford a $1.5m watch)
AP- RO offshore
PAM- the ti diver but they all look pretty much the same to me. Lol

capote · 24 September 2011, 08:53 PM

My personal choice if I was to buy from the brands in question.

Rolex GMT 16700, blue/red bezel insert
Audemars Piguet - 15300 with black or blue dial
Patek Philippe - Calatrava, 5127R/J
Vacheron Constantin - Patrimony, 87172/000G-9301
Omega - Got to be the moon watch
Panerai -N/A
Breitling -N/A

speedo · 24 September 2011, 09:37 PM

Rolex - it has to be the sub, especially the sub-c.
Audemars Piguet - not a fan of the offshore line but i do love the ro and the roc.
Patek - may sound weird but i am not into patek. know that it is the top of horology but i am just too young for it at the moment.
Vacheron Constantin - same as patek
Panerai - was not a fan till recently. i guess that pams are not to be liked for their movements so from the current line i like the simple versions 000, 111, 112
Breitling - to be honest i'd rather have some tags than any of the breitlings. horrible looking watches imo.
Omega - if omega, there is only one watch i like and that is the speedy. not a fan of the coaxial movement.

i would also add Jaeger as well. if i ever wanted a dress watch it would be some kind of reverso. i also love the retro line (polaris, deep-sea) and the navy seals.

Fearsome Puppy · 24 September 2011, 11:43 PM

Here's my list

Rolex - Seadweller
Audemars Piguet - ROO Diver
Patek - 5127
Vacheron Constantin - Patrimony
Panerai - 372
Breitling - Navitimer
Omega - Speedmaster Pro

DFM1 · 25 September 2011, 12:34 AM

I try to own the "iconic" watch from each major brand for a diversified collection. Here is what I own currently that IMO is the best from each brand:

Rolex - Submariner
Omega - Speedmaster Moon
JLC - Reverso
Breitling - Navitimer
IWC - Portuguese 5001
Zenith - El Primero

And I used to own

Panerai - Luminar

TB72 · 25 September 2011, 01:57 AM

Rolex: Sea Dweller. I'm biaised - I own one and IMHO it really is the nicest Rolex.

Audemars Piguet: Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph.

Patek: Nautilus - I'd take any model from the range!

Vacheron Constantin - I'm embarrased to say I know very little about this make

Panerai: Luminor Marina.

Breitling: Avenger Seawolf: Again I'm biased as I won one, although if I were to go for another Breitling I'd add the chrono Transocean, silver dial.

Omega: Planet Ocean 8500 co-axial.

Ristretto · 25 September 2011, 02:53 AM

Rolex - Daytona
Audemars Piguet - Royal Oak Offshore RubberClad
Patek - 5970
Vacheron Constantin - Overseas dual time titanium
Panerai - don't like it
Breitling - dnot like it
Omega - don't like it

Snowbound · 25 September 2011, 03:13 AM

my opinions...

Rolex - I can only have one? maybe 218206 - plat day-date w/blue dial
Audemars Piguet - any all-stainless ROO
Patek - any Patek will do. I'd immediately sell it

Vacheron Constantin - Malte probably
Panerai - PAM 241
Breitling - Navitimer cream dial, bracelet
Omega - Aqua Terra Chronograph (white dial, blue hands)

I'll throw in one more:
IWC - Portugese IW500107

RJC · 25 September 2011, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alroumi

Rolex - Daytona
Audemars Piguet - Royal Oak Offshore RubberClad
Patek - 5970
Vacheron Constantin - Overseas dual time titanium
Panerai - don't like it
Breitling - dnot like it
Omega - don't like it

I'm with you Mohammed!

TSW · 25 September 2011, 04:21 AM

Rolex - Submariner
Audemars Piguet - Royal Oak 15300 (In all materials)
Patek - 5980
Vacheron Constantin - Overseas DualTime TI
Panerai - 231
Breitling -
Omega - Speedmaster

warrior · 25 September 2011, 04:35 AM

Rolex--Sea Dweller--classic style, no cyclops, unique and less common as far as Rolex divers go.

Patek--Nautilus--love the retro look, striped dial and case shape

AP--Royal Oak non chrono--like the case design

Vacheron--know very little

Panerai--none

Breitling--none

Omega--Speedmaster Professional, though the PO 8500 is probably the more advanced, better made watch given the movement and bracelet upgrades.

SALTY · 25 September 2011, 07:48 AM

Can only speak from experience ont he Rolex line. It would have to be a toss-up between the DSSD and the Daytona depending on you orientation - be it land or sea.

blackmsport · 25 September 2011, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snowbound

my opinions...

Rolex - I can only have one? maybe 218206 - plat day-date w/blue dial
Audemars Piguet - any all-stainless ROO
Patek - any Patek will do. I'd immediately sell it

Vacheron Constantin - Malte probably
Panerai - PAM 241
Breitling - Navitimer cream dial, bracelet
Omega - Aqua Terra Chronograph (white dial, blue hands)

I'll throw in one more:
IWC - Portugese IW500107

agree

24 September 2011, 06:47 AM	#1
bYAZZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oxford Posts: 48	Brand's Best Watch - In Your Opinion Just for my education and interest... I was wondering what was each member's favourite watch out of each of some of the major watch brands. The watch which if you could only have one from that brand, you would include it in your collection. It doesn't have to be the watch which most people feel is the best one, but perhaps the one you like the most. And it would also be nice to have some reasoning. For example, you might say that Rolex's best is the GMT Master II because it is the best GMT watch out there or perhaps that its the Daytona because it has the best chronograph movement etc etc From the following brands: Rolex Audemars Piguet Patek Vacheron Constantin Panerai Breitling Omega

24 September 2011, 06:54 AM	#2
FrankinCA Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Frank Location: Ventura County Watch: Omega SeMP Chrono Posts: 141	My choices would be personal .... Omega: Speedmaster 3573 Breitling: Superocean Chrono Rolex: Submariner These three are in my collection, so these choices are my personal preferences. AP: Royal Oak - one of my favorites but out of my price range VC: Overseas Chrono I have a preference for sporty watches, so, my choices reflect this. The bottom two brands are not to my taste. Patek Panerai

24 September 2011, 06:57 AM	#3
Christiaan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Christiaan Location: Fort Mill, SC Watch: 67' Breitling Navi Posts: 1,617	GMT II. Best GMT. Royal Oak offshore. Iconic look with a "tougher" edge. 5970 Patrimony. Perfect Dress watch. 197. Rose gold with JLC movement. Classic Panerai look. Navitimer. Classic aviators watch. Hour Vision. Cool case design. __________________ "Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities" Frank Lloyd Wright. "For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you will long to return." DaVinci

24 September 2011, 09:37 PM	#10
speedo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: bp, hu, eu Watch: dj 16234, 116610ln Posts: 2,376	Rolex - it has to be the sub, especially the sub-c. Audemars Piguet - not a fan of the offshore line but i do love the ro and the roc. Patek - may sound weird but i am not into patek. know that it is the top of horology but i am just too young for it at the moment. Vacheron Constantin - same as patek Panerai - was not a fan till recently. i guess that pams are not to be liked for their movements so from the current line i like the simple versions 000, 111, 112 Breitling - to be honest i'd rather have some tags than any of the breitlings. horrible looking watches imo. Omega - if omega, there is only one watch i like and that is the speedy. not a fan of the coaxial movement. i would also add Jaeger as well. if i ever wanted a dress watch it would be some kind of reverso. i also love the retro line (polaris, deep-sea) and the navy seals. __________________ *16234 jubilee dial, 116610 ln, grand seiko sbgm221g, omega speedmaster mark II, longines legend diver, breguet 3910, nomos club campus 38, swatch sistem51, mares nemo, seiko ripley, g-shock rangeman* instagram: modus_horologicus

24 September 2011, 11:43 PM	#11
Fearsome Puppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Kevin Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SD4K Posts: 880	Here's my list Rolex - Seadweller Audemars Piguet - ROO Diver Patek - 5127 Vacheron Constantin - Patrimony Panerai - 372 Breitling - Navitimer Omega - Speedmaster Pro __________________ Lange 1815 Chrono, AP ROO 26470ST, RO 26230ST, Rolex 216570 (w), 116600, 116520 (w), IWC XV, PAM 366, 420, Omega 311.30.42.30.01.005, Seiko SKX007J, Apple Watch, a bunch of G-Shocks -------------------------------------------------------------

24 September 2011, 07:00 AM	#4
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,150	Here are some guesses... Rolex - I'm partial to GMTs but currently lusting after the favor of the month Exp2 (black) Patek/VC/JLC - uber-complicated models AP - original Royal Oak Jumbo 15202 Panerai - don't follow the high end Panerai's, but I sure like the Radiomir Breitling - Navitimer? Omega - Speedie pro

24 September 2011, 07:11 AM	#5
HongNinja Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: On Earth Watch: 228238, 114060 Posts: 1,347	ROLEX SEA DWELLER.... Is there anything else?! Too subjective of question for addicts like me.

24 September 2011, 07:54 AM	#6
amaninspired "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 383	For Rolex, I will probably always think 16600 Sea-Dweller 4000.

24 September 2011, 01:29 PM	#8
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Rolex-SubC Omega-PO Patel-2005 (I wish I could afford a $1.5m watch) AP- RO offshore PAM- the ti diver but they all look pretty much the same to me. Lol

24 September 2011, 08:53 PM	#9
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	My personal choice if I was to buy from the brands in question. Rolex GMT 16700, blue/red bezel insert Audemars Piguet - 15300 with black or blue dial Patek Philippe - Calatrava, 5127R/J Vacheron Constantin - Patrimony, 87172/000G-9301 Omega - Got to be the moon watch Panerai -N/A Breitling -N/A

25 September 2011, 12:34 AM	#12
DFM1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Drew Location: The Jersey Shore Watch: Me keep buying! Posts: 1,246	I try to own the "iconic" watch from each major brand for a diversified collection. Here is what I own currently that IMO is the best from each brand: Rolex - Submariner Omega - Speedmaster Moon JLC - Reverso Breitling - Navitimer IWC - Portuguese 5001 Zenith - El Primero And I used to own Panerai - Luminar

25 September 2011, 01:57 AM	#13
TB72 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 55	Rolex: Sea Dweller. I'm biaised - I own one and IMHO it really is the nicest Rolex. Audemars Piguet: Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph. Patek: Nautilus - I'd take any model from the range! Vacheron Constantin - I'm embarrased to say I know very little about this make Panerai: Luminor Marina. Breitling: Avenger Seawolf: Again I'm biased as I won one, although if I were to go for another Breitling I'd add the chrono Transocean, silver dial. Omega: Planet Ocean 8500 co-axial.

25 September 2011, 02:53 AM	#14
Ristretto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: GMT + 3 Watch: Platinum Daytona Posts: 1,322	Rolex - Daytona Audemars Piguet - Royal Oak Offshore RubberClad Patek - 5970 Vacheron Constantin - Overseas dual time titanium Panerai - don't like it Breitling - dnot like it Omega - don't like it __________________ “What the mind can conceive, it can achieve.” – Napoleon Hill

25 September 2011, 03:13 AM	#15
Snowbound "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NYC Watch: Explorer II Polar Posts: 46	my opinions... Rolex - I can only have one? maybe 218206 - plat day-date w/blue dial Audemars Piguet - any all-stainless ROO Patek - any Patek will do. I'd immediately sell it Vacheron Constantin - Malte probably Panerai - PAM 241 Breitling - Navitimer cream dial, bracelet Omega - Aqua Terra Chronograph (white dial, blue hands) I'll throw in one more: IWC - Portugese IW500107

25 September 2011, 04:21 AM	#17
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Rolex - Submariner Audemars Piguet - Royal Oak 15300 (In all materials) Patek - 5980 Vacheron Constantin - Overseas DualTime TI Panerai - 231 Breitling - Omega - Speedmaster __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

25 September 2011, 04:35 AM	#18
warrior "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: massachusetts Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,692	Rolex--Sea Dweller--classic style, no cyclops, unique and less common as far as Rolex divers go. Patek--Nautilus--love the retro look, striped dial and case shape AP--Royal Oak non chrono--like the case design Vacheron--know very little Panerai--none Breitling--none Omega--Speedmaster Professional, though the PO 8500 is probably the more advanced, better made watch given the movement and bracelet upgrades.

25 September 2011, 07:48 AM	#19
SALTY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,500	Can only speak from experience ont he Rolex line. It would have to be a toss-up between the DSSD and the Daytona depending on you orientation - be it land or sea.

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